Description
To provide a better understanding of the copper industry and encourage constructive discussion on Quebec’s place in the energy transition, this event aims to disseminate information on Cu mining and industrial practices. Experts will talk about the Cu life cycle, from geology and refining to markets and primary processing. The event is designed to be inclusive, and will be open to people from the field, members of the academic community and citizens interested in learning more about current industry practices.
Themes
Overview
Geology
Mineral processing
Pyrometallurgy
Electrometallurgy
Mining environment: tailings management and site restoration
Agenda
Day 1 – 8.30am to 5pm
Welcome and opening remarks
Presentation 1: Overview; Phillip Mackey & Elmira Moosavi
Presentation 2: Geology; Serge Perreault
Lunch provided
Presentation 3: Mineral processing; Patrick Laflamme & JF Boulanger
Presentation 4: Pyrometallurgy; Joel Kapusta
Presentation 5: Electrometallurgy; Martin Désilets & Etienne Yvenou
General public event (FREE PORTION WITH CHILDREN WATCH) – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Day 2 – 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Welcome
Presentation 6: Mining environment: tailings management and site restoration; Isabelle Demers and Abdelkabir Maqsoud
Panel – The future and research in Cu mining
Evening: Cuiz (copper quiz) – 5:30 p.m.
(In French)
